Police seek woman who allegedly stole bank info

April 23, 2012

Huntington Beach police are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman who allegedly withdrew money from a local bank using stolen account information.

The woman, shown in surveillance photos on the department's Facebook page, has long, straight brown hair. She withdrew money from the Chase bank at 19461 Main St. in Huntington Beach in December, according to a release from the department.

She is also wanted in connection with identity theft and account takeover at Chase locations in Southern and Northern California and Nevada. The most recent incident took place in Fremont on April 4, according to the release.

The woman is believed to have taken more than $300,000. Lt. Mitch O'Brien said she appears to be in her 30s or 40s.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Brad Smith at (714) 960-8848 or Sgt. Dale Shields at (714) 536-5948.